Effect of Carvacrol on Microbial Activity and Storage Quality of Fresh-Cut 'Braeburn' Apple

Onursal, Cemile Ebru; Eren, I.; Güneyli, Atakan; Topçu, T.; Çalhan, Özgür; Bayındır, D.

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2014.1053.23

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“…In general, the mechanism of action of EOs against microorganisms involves the interaction of phenolic compounds with the proteins (porins) in the cytoplasmic membrane that can precipitate and lead to ions leakage of and other cell contents causing cell lysis [89]. Carvacrol solutions have shown good antimicrobial effects in different FC fruit and vegetables like lettuce, kiwifruit, apples, and melons treated with carvacrol-containing washing solutions [90][91][92]. Thymol (from thyme and oregano) and eugenol (from clove, Syzygium spp.)…”

Section: Essential Oilsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Fresh-Cut Fruit and Vegetables: Emerging Eco-friendly Techniques for Sanitation and Preserving Safety

Artés–Hernández¹,

Martínez−Hernández²,

Aguayo³

et al. 2017

Postharvest Handling

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The current high demand of minimally processed or fresh-cut fruit and vegetables results from the consumer's desire for healthy, convenient, fresh, and ready-to-eat plant foodderived commodities. Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables are usually packaged under activeor passive-modified atmosphere packaging, while its shelf life must be under refrigerated conditions. The most important goal to preserve quality and safety focuses on releasing the microbial spoilage flora, since every unit operation involved will influence the final load. Sanitation in the washing step is the only unit operation able to reduce microbial load throughout the production chain. Chlorine is widely used as an efficient sanitation agent, but some disadvantages force to find eco-friendly emerging alternatives. It is necessary to deal with aspects related to sustainability because it could positively contribute to the net carbon balance besides reducing its use. Several innovative techniques seem to reach that target. However, industrial changes for replacing conventional techniques request a fine knowledge of the benefits and restrictions as well as a practical outlook. This chapter reviews the principles of emerging eco-friendly techniques for preserving quality and safety of fresh-cut products in order to meet the expected market's demand.

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Section: Essential Oilsmentioning

confidence: 99%